The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, will depart for Shanghai tomorrow afternoon (June 24). He will attend a forum about the development of cultural and creative industries on June 25. He will also meet with lead… read more
The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (June 23).
The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.
For further information, please call the department’s hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.
The heat shelters are located at:
Hong Kong Island:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
Eastern –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
Southern –
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
Wan Chai –
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate, Sham Shui Po
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
New Territories Districts:
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Islands –
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
Sai Kung –
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai
In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf. read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (June 23) investigating a case of severe paediatric influenza B infection and reminded the community to heighten vigilance against influenza.
The case involves a 5-year-old boy with good past health. He developed a fever, cough with sputum, runny nose and sore throat since June 17. He was brought to a private doctor for medical attention on June 21 and was referred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment yesterday (June 22) and was transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit on the same day. His respiratory specimen was positive for influenza B virus upon laboratory testing. The clinical diagnosis was influenza B infection complicated with sepsis and severe pneumonia. He is now in critical condition.
Initial enquiries by the CHP revealed that the patient had not received seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) for this season and had no travel history during the incubation period. Three of his home contacts are currently symptomatic. The CHP’s investigations are ongoing.
A spokesman for the CHP said, “Influenza can cause serious illnesses in high-risk individuals and even healthy persons. SIV is one of the most effective means to prevent seasonal influenza and its complications, as well as reducing influenza-related hospitalisation and death. SIV is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive SIV early. The seasonal influenza vaccines for this season will expire starting from July this year and the 2024/25 SIV programme is expected to start in September.
​”Members of the public who have not received the SIV can still get vaccinated before the expiry of the influenza vaccine of this influenza season (i.e. July/August). Nevertheless, please remember that even if you get vaccinated now, you should still take the latest SIV in the new SIV programme (from October this year), so as to be protected during the influenza season in the next year. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP’s website.”
A person who gets influenza and COVID-19 at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. It is important to receive both SIV and COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible, in particular for children and elderly persons residing in the community or residential care homes. The public should also maintain good personal and environmental hygiene against influenza and other respiratory illnesses, and note the following:
The Environment and Ecology Bureau is very concerned about the voltage dip incident occurred at CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP)’s 400kV overhead line power supply system connecting Yuen Long and Shenzhen in the early morning today (June 23).
Previously, the Secretary for Environment and Ecology indicated that CLP needed to examine its company culture and management system for the entire power supply system to identify the root causes of the problem, make fundamental improvements to reduce the chances of similar incidents in the future, and maintain the stable and reliable power supply that Hong Kong has always been proud of. He also requested CLP to allocate resources for an independent consultant and the independent consultant would be engaged by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), to conduct a re-examination of all voltage dips and power supply interruption incidents that occurred in the past three years, conduct a comprehensive review of the management system, provide comprehensive recommendations on how to enhance the stability and reliability of the power supply, and reduce the chances of similar incidents in the future. It was required to complete the tasks and submit a report within 12 months.
According to CLP, it was suspected that this voltage dip incident occurred during Thunderstorm Warning, under which the 400kV overhead power supply system was affected by the unstable weather. The Secretary for Environment and Ecology was of the view that CLP should not wait until the completion of the review for its result, but should enhance the capability of power supply system, particularly the lightning protection capability of 400 kV overhead line towers, as soon as possible to withstand the impact of inclement weather, and hence has instructed the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services to follow up the matter with CLP immediately with a view to reducing the risk brought about by the high frequency of Thunderstorm Warnings during these few months.
EMSD has requested CLP to identify the cause of the power supply incident as soon as possible, formulate improvement plans and submit a detailed report within four weeks in accordance with the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406). read more
​Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 22) seized a total of about 36 kilograms of assorted drugs with a total estimated market value of $28 million. Two women and one man, aged between 23 and 25, were arrested.
During an anti-narcotics operation conducted in the vicinity of Sheung Shui yesterday, Customs officers suspected a residential unit was being used for drug trafficking activities. Customs officers therefore raided the unit and seized a total of about 36 kg of assorted drugs, including about 17 kg of suspected cocaine, about 8 kg of suspected crack cocaine, about 6 kg of suspected cannabis buds and about 5 kg of suspected 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). The estimated market value of the drugs seized amounted to about $28 million. A batch of suspected chemicals and suspected drug paraphernalia were also seized at the scene.
Two women and one man, aged between 23 and 25, were arrested by Customs officers at the scene.
The three arrested persons have been jointly charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug. They will appear at the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (June 24).
The department will continue to strengthen intelligence exchange and co-operation with Mainland and overseas law enforcement agents to combat drug trafficking activities on all fronts.
Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.
Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs’ 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/).
